IT Infrastructure Engineer
$70.2k - $81.2k/yr
Entry, Junior, Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Bartow, FL, USA
In Person
IT OperationsSystem Administration
About the job
Requirements
- For Infrastructure Engineer I, an Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field and 0–2 years of experience are required.
- For Infrastructure Engineer II, an Associate or Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of experience are required.
- For Infrastructure Engineer III, 5–8 years of experience is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- A comparable combination of related training and experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where licensure is required.
- A valid Florida driver's license must be possessed and maintained.
- Infrastructure Engineer I technical competencies include basic switching, VLAN configuration, Layer 2 troubleshooting, wireless deployments, basic server administration, basic virtualization, Microsoft 365 administration, execution of existing Ansible playbooks, and basic cloud administration.
- Infrastructure Engineer II technical competencies include enterprise routing and switching, firewall administration, wireless troubleshooting, virtualization administration, SAN administration, Microsoft 365 administration, identity management, and developing automation playbooks.
- Infrastructure Engineer III technical competencies include enterprise architecture implementation, data center networking, advanced firewall administration, enterprise virtualization, storage architecture, hybrid cloud, Microsoft 365 enterprise administration, cybersecurity engineering, and automation development.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, maintain, and support enterprise infrastructure.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise network systems.
- Administer virtualization, storage, and cloud platforms.
- Implement and maintain enterprise cybersecurity controls.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure automation.
- Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation.
- Participate in architecture reviews and technology evaluations.
- Lead or participate in infrastructure projects.
- Mentor junior engineers.
- Collaborate with vendors and business stakeholders.
- Participate in emergency response activities as required.
- Progress from operational support toward enterprise architecture, technical leadership, strategic planning, and technology governance as engineers advance through the classification series.
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred certifications for Engineer I include CCST, Network+, MS-900, and RHCSA.
- Preferred certifications for Engineer II include CCNA, Aruba ACNA, SSCP, RHCSA, and Red Hat Ansible.
- For Engineer III, a Bachelor's degree is preferred; preferred certifications include CCNP Enterprise, CCSA, SSCP, AZ-305, VMware VCP, and RHCE.
About the company
Polk County is governed by the Board of County Commissioners elected by residents, and they adopt the annual budget that funds public safety, infrastructure, health and welfare programs, libraries, parks, housing, waste and water services, and transportation. The Commission sets policies, enforces zoning and building codes, and oversees development plans and public works such as roads and fire protection. It coordinates a wide range of services under one local government to meet residents’ needs. Goal: maintain essential public services and infrastructure to support safe, healthy, and thriving communities in Polk County.
Company Size
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Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$10K
Headquarters
Winter Haven, Florida
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- County leaders approved 54 new positions and 2% raises for FY 2026-2027.
- Polk County's population topped 725,000, sustaining demand for housing, roads, and services.
- West Polk Wellfield construction started in 2026, expanding future water supply capacity.
What critics are saying
- Florida's 2026 homestead exemption vote threatens up to $100 million in 2027-2029 revenues.
- Water scarcity constrains growth; officials call water Polk County's biggest long-term bottleneck.
- Fort Meade's 1.2-gigawatt data-center fight faces lawsuits, recalls, and SWFWMD permitting delays.
What makes Polk County unique
- Polk County built a $3.91 billion FY 2026-2027 budget around public safety and retention.
- Polk County Fire Rescue received a $16 million SAFER grant for 50 firefighter positions.
- Polk County manages 2,750 roadway miles while building nine new fire stations.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Professional Development Budget
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- Deferred Compensation Plan